Nov 07, 2015 provided to youtube by cdbaby lion of fallujah outspake the brave born fightin. As a rifle company commander, he lead echo company 21. Major douglas alexander zembiec april 14, 1973 may 11, 2007, the lion of fallujah12 and also referred to as the unapologetic warrior3 was an officer in the united states marine corps and. Douglas zembiec, then a captain, in fallujah, iraq, in 2004. Major zembiec was nicknamed the lion of fallujah as a result of his heroic actions during operation vigilant resolve in 2004. It takes no political positions, and though the violence and swearing are considerably less than they might have been, given the subject, there is still a bit of swearing and some gruesome descriptions of violence heads exploding and pieces of flesh. As commanding officer of company e, 2nd battalion, 1st marine regiment, 1st marine division, he earned the nickname lion of fallujah for not only his battlefield actions, but for frequently calling his marines lions. Its a very sweet love story with very recognizable emotions and feelings everyone who has ever fallen in love can identify with.
Marine known as the lion of fallujah died during cia work. Douglas zembiec, known as the lion of fallujah for his bravery, was killed in iraq in 2007. Legendary marine known as the lion of fallujah died working. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read new dawn. For his actions in fallujah, zembiec was awarded the bronze star with valor device and his first purple heart. Although the majority of the residents were sunni and had supported saddam husseins rule, fallujah lacked military presence just after his fall. In interviews, he often said his men had fought like lions. The ultimate sacrifice is something most people will never experience in their lifetime. As commanding officer of company e, 2nd battalion, 1st marine regiment, 1st marine division, he earned the nickname lion of fallujah for. Marines lion of fallujah died during cia work nation. As a rifle company commander, he lead echo company 21 in the first conventional ground assault into fallujah, iraq.
Alabama heros wife attended secret cia ceremony honoring. Via seamus, sgt maj bill skiles writes this message about his former partner and. The war action did not seem as intense as in its predecessor fallen angels, but all in all i thought that sunrise over fallujah was a better story. Heroic marine, nicknamed lion of fallujah, finally honored. The battles for fallujah ebook written by richard lowry. Second battle of fallujah, november 7december 23, 2004, also called operation alfajr dawn and operation phantom fury, joint american, iraqi, and british military campaign during the iraq war that crushed the islamic insurgents in fallujah, iraq, in the sunni muslim province of alanbar. Douglas zembiec, then a marine captain, in fallujah, iraq, in april 2004. Major douglas alexander zembiec april 14, 1973 may 11, 2007, the lion of fallujah12 and also referred to as the unapologetic warrior3 was an officer in the united states marine corps and member of the cias special activities divisions ground branch who was killed in action while serving in operation iraqi freedom.
Aug 02, 2007 at the end of his speech at the marine corps association annual dinner in arlington, gates talked about the marine who became known as the lion of fallujah. Parents need to know that this is a book about the realities of the iraq war. May 11, 2007 for his actions in fallujah, zembiec was awarded the bronze star with valor device and his first purple heart. Its a very sweet love story with very recognizable emotions and. Major douglas alexander zembiec the lion of fallujah facebook. The story starts in the summer and at virginia beach. Major douglas alexander zembiec april 14, 1973 may 11, 2007, the lion of fallujah 12 and also referred to as the unapologetic warrior3 was an officer in the united states marine corps and member of the cias special activities divisions ground branch who was killed in action while serving in operation iraqi freedom.
Legendary marine known as the lion of fallujah died working for cia washington in the foyer of the central intelligence agencys headquarters in langley, va. Dale jackson is a contributing writer to yellowhammer news and hosts a talk show from 711 am weekdays on. When staff writer tony perry went to fallujah in 2004 to report on the war, he ended up writing a whole piece about one marine. Marine legend nicknamed lion of fallujah died on secret cia. Zembiec applied to join the cias covert team primarily to stay away from a desk job and to stay in combat, according to his wife, who wrote the book, selfless beyond service. It was the final chapter in the life of a marine known to many as the.
It was the final chapter in the life of a marine known to many as the lion of. Zembiec was serving in the cias special activities division renamed special activities center in 2016 8 ground branch in iraq when he was killed by small arms fire while leading a raid in baghdad on. Details of his death in baghdad in 2007 were reportedly kept secret because he was on loan to the cia. And until the charleston, west virginia, police chief found out about zembiecs combat death in may from email messages circulated in the law enforcement community, he had never heard about the marine who came to be known as the lion of fallujah. Im sgt maj bill skiles and i was dougs 1st sgt in echo co. Zembiec the lion of fallujah who lead his marines of echo company into alqueda infested fallujah and. Alabama heros wife attended secret cia ceremony honoring the lion of fallujah. In death, lion of fallujah still inspires baltimore sun. On may 11, 2007 major douglas alexander zembiec the lion of. Zembiec the lion of fallujah who lead his marines of echo company into alqueda infested fallujah and liberated the city. Major douglas alexander zembiec the lion of fallujah. The book is a guide to the stars, giving the names of some of those who died and withholding the.
Jul 17, 2014 zembiec applied to join the cias covert team primarily to stay away from a desk job and to stay in combat, according to his wife, who wrote the book, selfless beyond service. Major douglas alexander zembiec april 14, 1973 may 11, 2007, the lion of fallujah and also referred to as the unapologetic warrior was an officer in the united states marine corps and member of the cias special activities divisions ground branch who was killed in action while serving in operation iraqi freedom. Gates give honors to marine corps lion of fallujah. Via seamus, sgt maj bill skiles writes this message about his former partner and commander, doug zembiec. This first battle ended with a coalition withdrawal in favor of an iraqirun security force. Jul 16, 2014 douglas zembiec, then a marine captain, in fallujah, iraq, in april 2004.
Marine lion of fallujah died in baghdad working for cia. Details were scarce when camp pendleton marine maj. The untold story of the navy seals who captured the butcher of fallujahand the shameful ordeal they later endured, 20, etc. Remembering the lion of fallujah marine major douglas. But for those who do, the loss is a wound which never heals. Jul 16, 2014 a legendary marine nicknamed the lion of fallujah for his bravery in iraq was secretly working for the cia when he was killed in baghdad, the washington post has revealed. Iraq s most dangerous city unexpectedly emerged as the major battleground of the iraqi insurgency. A legendary marine nicknamed the lion of fallujah for his bravery in iraq was secretly working for the cia when he was killed in baghdad, the washington post has revealed.
Apr 28, 2009 if you do not know about the lion of fallujah, you should. Legendary marine known as the lion of fallujah died working for cia. Itll give you a glimpse of the man being laid to rest today. As an exmarine, he clearly has an affinity for the troops he writes about, and the book. Zembiec, nicknamed the lion of fallujah for his service in afghanistan, earned military honors and the love of his men for service in the marine corps. There was little looting and the new mayor of the citytaha bidaywi hamed, was selected by local tribal leaderswas prounited states. It was the final chapter in the life of a marine known to many as the lion of fallujah but whose story, until now, has never been fully told. Mendoza and zembiec attended expeditionary warfare school together, received their first commands together at camp pendleton and were both deployed to iraq in 2004. When staff writer tony perry went to fallujah in 2004 to report on the war, he ended up writing a whole piece about one marine instead. At the end of his speech at the marine corps association annual dinner in arlington, gates talked about the marine who became known as the lion of fallujah. Zembiec, the lion of fallujah, died in the service of the cia.
He is best known for his actions during operation vigilant resolve, which were detailed in the book no true glory by bing west and for an article that ran in the wall street journal following his death. Marine legend nicknamed lion of fallujah died on secret. Click on the above link if you are not familiar with the lion of fallujah. Zembiec, who once told reporters in the din of battle his marines fought like lions, was laid to rest at arlington national cemetery may 16. Douglas alexander zembiec, the lion of fallujah and also referred to as the unapologetic warrior, was an officer in the united states marine corps and member of the cias special activities divisions ground branch who was killed in action while serving in operation iraqi freedom. Remembering the lion of fallujah major doug zembiec blackfive. For twenty months, one american battalion after another tried to quell the violence, culminating in a bloody, fullscale assault. The book is a guide to the stars, giving the names of some of those who died and withholding the names of others. A story about the husband, son and father behind the lion of fallujah zembiec, pamela on. Rick loomislos angeles times by thomas gibbonsneff july 15 at 8. What perry liked about zembiec was how quotable he was. A story about the husband, son and father behind the lion of fallujah, told the washington post. Singersongwriter bonnie bishop sings lion of fallujah a song she wrote with gold star parents, inspired by the words of their son.
He is one of the few americans to be simultaneously. Douglas zembiec was thought to have been serving on a marine combat mission when he died in may 2007. My men fought like lions and killed many insurgents. Songwriting with soldiers bonnie bishop lion of fallujah. A very personal and honest book about the authors love affair and relationship with major zembiec, known as the lion of fallujah. Zembiec was serving in the cias special activities division renamed special activities center in 2016 8 ground branch in iraq when he was killed by small arms fire while leading a raid in baghdad on may 11, 2007. A letter from the lion of fallujah to the children of a. Legendary marine known as the lion of fallujah died. The second battle of fallujah was fought november 7 to 16, 2004, during the iraq war 20032011. Camp pendleton marine and lion of fallujah died working for. As an exmarine, he clearly has an affinity for the troops he writes about, and the book is probably at its best when he is describing the combat experiences of the soldiers. A frontline account of the battle for fallujah by francis j. May 26, 2017 major douglas zembiec was a legend in his time.
Douglas zembiec lion of fallujah iraq, united states. His name was douglas zembiec and the article was titled. Douglas alexander zembiec april 14, 1973 may 11, 2007, the lion of fallujah and also referred to as the unapologetic warrior, was an officer in the united states marine corps and member of the cias special activities divisions ground branch who was killed in action while serving in operation iraqi freedom. It takes no political positions, and though the violence and swearing are considerably less than they might have. And until the charleston, west virginia, police chief found out about zembiecs combat death in may from email messages circulated in the law enforcement community, he had never heard about the marine who came to be known as the lion. If you do not know about the lion of fallujah, you should. Zembiec the lion of fallujah who selflessly sacrificed his life twelve years ago today in iraq for our great country on may please help me honor him so that he is not forgotten. Provided to youtube by cdbaby lion of fallujah outspake the brave born fightin. On one wall of my conference room there is a large, framed photo of a marine company commander taken during the first battle of fallujah, in april 2004. Dec 02, 2015 8 unbelievable stories from the second battle of fallujah.
1509 255 453 153 1367 715 605 489 671 1418 567 432 731 172 1664 697 870 232 174 254 1090 887 881 1311 1023 727 101 440 1025 498